Man shot in back

Friday

Gastonia Police were called to the 300 block of Mountain View Street near Crawford Avenue in Gastonia around 5:30 p.m.

The man shot was reportedly breathing as he was taken by ambulance to CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

Neighbors said the street isn't typically a high-crime area. Less than 100 yards from where it took place sits a small church.

"Nothing happens because the church is right here," said Brittany Cartwell, who was in her house nearby at the time of the shooting. "That's my first time actually seeing something right there."

Police armed with rifles were searching a nearby apartment complex in hope of finding the suspect. Evidence markers were placed in the grass at Mountain View Street's intersection with Crawford Avenue.

Gaston County Police provided assistance in the form of K-9s. It's unclear at this time what led to the shooting.

Gaston EMS officials say the man shot suffered serious injuries.

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